A Tale of Broken Glasses –
I knew they were on their last legs. But life has been TOO busy.
To busy for finding a new optometrist who specializes in folks with lower vision, who can’t read letters shined onto a wall in a lit up rectangle.
People with macular things going on.
And truth be told, I just didn’t want to deal with it because it is hard. And I hate hard things. I really do.
And I had set myself a goal to do all of this when I got back from Australia in January. January is a new year. January is a good time.
And then this happened last night.
The nose pad just broke off. On its on. While I was wearing them. It just gave way.
Oh, crap. The metal is broken, it’s not like its simply missing a screw or anything.
Yes, I have my previous pair.
But the prescription is not right anymore.
Oh, they are okay for distance or for midrange things. Though they are progressive, the reading area is just NOT good.
For those who have asked – Yes, there is still hurricane Helene clean up happening here.
For the past few weeks these big trucks and cranes have been cleaning up the downed trees from our roadsides.
There are a couple of areas up from the inn where they have dug burn pits on cleared land – fires are burning 24/7. So many trees and root balls of trees.
Eventually it will stop looking like such a war zone – and I know they are working hard to get things cleared before the winter snows come.
That little Liberty bag!
I remembered to take a photo before leaving my office yesterday afternoon. Isn’t this just cute as can be?
Simple. Cute. And so perfect for traveling.
When I tallied up the cost of the mini charm pack it would take to make this, plus the lining fabric, the zipper, the TIME – 12 pounds was just about right to just buy it and have it done.
And the thread snips are precious, and something I can use.
This also arrived yesterday!
Excitement is mounting!
My travel documents and more arrived for my upcoming Australian adventure with Craftours!
And look – they even included mosquito netting for the black flies when we go a-wandering! We are ready for whatever Australia has to offer!
I would love to have you join me on my 2025-2026 lineup of exciting tours.
June 2025: crafts, culture and cuisine of Iceland.
September 2025: Germany, Switzerland and France winding up at the Fantastic quilt show in Alsace!
Nov/Dec 2025: Bavarian/Austrian Christmas Markets!
January 2026: exclusive arts and crafts experience in Morocco.
June 2026: culture, crafts and traditions of Romania.
September 2026: quilting Inspirations of India
Double (almost) Rainbow as I was leaving my office –
I came around the corner of the QPO studio to drop some outgoing mail in the mail box and look! You can barely see the second one…
It was so weirdly warm yesterday – about 62 degrees and a thunderstorm rolled through. Yes, THUNDER. Weird, I tell you.
This morning temps are back in the 30s…more like it should be for December.
